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Bustamite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Bertrandite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
2.59-2.60  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Bustamite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Bertrandite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Bustamite and Bertrandite chemical formula.

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Bustamite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.

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